Close alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Close: weak for complex accounts and long enterprise deals, and no free plan, and calling usage costs extra. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Close, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Pipedrive currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	HubSpot CRM	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +1	5 of 5	62.6
2	Attio	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	55.3

1. HubSpot CRMTop pick
Best for: Small and mid-sized teams that want sales and marketing data in one easy CRM
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Close
Adds marketing and service tools, with a free tier to start on.
Pros
Free tier with no time limit covers the basics well
Sales, marketing and service activity on one contact timeline
Easy to set up without a consultant
Large integration marketplace
Cons
Big price jump from Starter to Professional editions
Many automation features are locked to higher tiers
Less flexible data modelling than Salesforce
Visit HubSpot CRM Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is HubSpot CRM a good Close alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes, no expiration
Checked Oct 25, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
Credit card for free plan
Not required
Checked Oct 25, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
2,000+ marketplace apps
Checked Oct 25, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
Customers
306,000+ in 135+ countries
Checked Oct 25, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
API
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Attio
Best for: Startups that want a flexible, modern CRM they can model around their own process
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Close
More flexible data model for startups that also track investors or partners.
Pros
Custom objects and lists for any relationship type
Automatic email and calendar sync with enrichment
Free plan for up to three seats
Cons
You must design the data structure yourself
Fewer ready-made integrations than older CRMs
Reporting and permission controls sit on paid tiers
Visit Attio Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Attio a good Close alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Yes, up to 3 seats
Checked Oct 25, 2026attio.com(opens source in a new tab)
Plus plan
$35 per user/month billed annually ($44 monthly)
Checked Oct 25, 2026attio.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro plan
$79 per user/month billed annually ($99 monthly)
Checked Oct 25, 2026attio.com(opens source in a new tab)
Credit card to start
Not required
Checked Oct 25, 2026attio.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Close alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Close alternative for most people

Pipedrive

Pipeline-first CRM that suits longer deal cycles better than list-based outreach.

Best Close alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

HubSpot CRM

Adds marketing and service tools, with a free tier to start on.

Best Close alternative for Mac

Salesflare

Lighter B2B CRM that fills in contact data automatically from email.

Best Close alternative for Windows

Salesflare

Lighter B2B CRM that fills in contact data automatically from email.

Best Close alternative for iPhone and Android

Freshsales

Also includes built-in calling and email at a lower entry price.

Best Close alternative for working in the browser

Attio

More flexible data model for startups that also track investors or partners.

Close alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Close?

Pipedrive ranks first right now. Pipeline-first CRM that suits longer deal cycles better than list-based outreach. HubSpot CRM and Freshsales follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Close?

Yes. HubSpot CRM (free plan + paid) and Attio (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Close?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Close?

The complaints we hear most: weak for complex accounts and long enterprise deals; no free plan, and calling usage costs extra; limited marketing features.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Close, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.